“For every pound of trash we collect here today we'll be donating $50 to an organization up in Escondido that will help with the legal fees for helping these immigrant families that were separated," he said.

After the volunteers had picked up 85 pounds of trash, the donation added up to $4,250 and will go to Interfaith Community Services for their immigration services.

Saturday’s event, unlike the six protests around town, was non-political. Pala just wants to help in any way he can.